Thomas Parker

HMT-204, or Marine Helicopter Training Squadron 204, is a United States Marine Corps aviation training unit established in 1972. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, and serves as the Fleet Replacement Squadron for the CH-46 Sea Knight and later, the MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. HMT-204's mission has been to train pilots and aircrew in rotary-wing and tiltrotor operations, ensuring combat readiness for Marine aviation units. Over the decades, the squadron has played a crucial role in developing skilled aviators who support Marine Corps operations worldwide.

Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 (MALS-14) was activated on October 1, 1988, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. As part of Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, MALS-14 provides aviation logistics support, including maintenance, ordnance, and supply, to fixed-wing squadrons. The squadron has supported major operations such as Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Over the years, MALS-14 has played a vital role in ensuring the operational readiness of Marine aviation units through its expert logistical support.